Health Information Technology (HIT)
Which of the following is a care-related piece of information that can be found in an EHR? A. Laboratory results B. Food preferences C. Address D. Spouse's name
A. Laboratory results
What level of fault is the following example: North Lake Hospital followed all of the HIPAA policies and procedures for securing client information; however, there was a security breach by some very skillful computer hackers. A. Level 1 B. Level 2 C. Level 3 D. Level 4
A. Level 1
Is a client's height considered PHI? A. No B. Yes
A. No
Clients have the right to be notified of specific ________ of healthcare providers and facilities. A. Privacy practices B. Practices C. Privacy rules D. Privacy
A. Privacy practices
One of the program standards of Meaningful Use is preventing clients from participating in their own care through access to PHR systems. A. True B. False
B. False
Presenting incomplete and inaccurate information about a client's health to healthcare providers is a benefit of an EHR, according to the HITECH Act. A. True B. False
B. False
Referral requests are difficult to handle when communicated electronically. A. True B. False
B. False
The goal of HIPAA is to safeguard hospitals and hospital staff from making errors in the care of a patient. A. True B. False
B. False
ePrescribing ALWAYS prevents errors due to hard to read prescriptions. A. True B. False
B. False
HIT stands for ________. A. Human Interest Technology B. Health Information Technology C. Healthcare Industry Technology D. Healthcare Instructional Technology
B. Health Information Technology
In the healthcare industry, what is HIT? A. The application of technology to track expenses for healthcare providers B. The application of technology for the purpose of storing, retrieving, and sharing healthcare information C. The application of information to provide government better over-site and allocation of healthcare services D. The application of information systems to provide better medical technology to patients
B. The application of technology for the purpose of storing, retrieving, and sharing healthcare information
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. A. False B. True
B. True
One of the program standards of Meaningful Use is transmitting prescriptions directly to the pharmacy. A. False B. True
B. True
Providing better and easier accessibility to health records is a benefit of an EHR, according to the HITECH Act. A. False B. True
B. True
There are 4 levels of fault for a HIPAA violation. A. False B. True
B. True
One way HIT affects healthcare providers is by allowing them better ________ over who has access to client information. A. ideas B. opinions C. control D. understanding
C. control
PHR allows clients to keep track of all medications and their ________. A. dates B. reactions C. dosages D. quantity
C. dosages
PHI is any health information regarding treatment which contains information that can __________ the client. A. reasonably inform B. reasonably classify C. reasonably identify D. reasonably support
C. reasonably identify
ePrescribing helps pharmacy staff spend ________ confirming new prescriptions and refill requests. A. more money B. less money C. more time D. less time
D. less time
De-identification of medical records is the __________ of all identifying information. A. disguising B. correction C. additional D. removal
D. removal
The Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) outlines how a client's information can be __________. A. recorded. B. used in a facility. C. protected. D. used or disclosed.
D. used or disclosed.
Which group regulates each of the other groups to ensure they adhere to healthcare laws? A. Healthcare Provider B. Pharmacy C. Healthcare Facility D. Insurance Carrier E. Governmental Agencies
E. Governmental Agencies
What button would you use to find video tutorials or forums? A. A B. B C. C D. D
A. A - get help
Where tab allows you to find your To-Do list? A. A B. B C. C D. D
A. A - home
EHR stands for _______________. A. Electronic Health Record B. Elementary Health Recording C. Electrical Health Recording D. Electronic Height Record
A. Electronic Health Record
The HITECH Act strengthens HIPAA by having fewer rules and lighter penalties in privacy and security laws to assure compliance in keeping client's PHI safe and secure. A. False B. True
A. False
Select the definition for covered entity. A. Health care providers, facilities, and any related employees and staff. B. Conscious or intentional failure to perform a duty due to negligence. C. Facts or circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe a violation had occurred.
A. Health care providers, facilities, and any related employees and staff.
Is a client's eye color considered PHI? A. No B. Yes
A. No
The HITECH Act strengthens HIPAA by having __________ in privacy and security laws to assure compliance in keeping client's PHI safe and secure. A. more rules and stricter penalties B. fewer rules and lighter penalties
A. more rules and stricter penalties
ePriscribing helps pharmacy staff alert physicians about possible ________. A. negative drug interactions B. prescription benefits C. costs D. sales and discounts
A. negative drug interactions
An EHR system is used to create a ________ digital health record for each client. A. single B. double C. open D. closed
A. single
Administrative safeguards of HIPAA's Security Rule are: A. Measures, policies, and procedures to protect electronic information systems from natural and environmental hazards, as well as unauthorized intrusion. B. Actions, policies, and procedures used to manage security measures. C. Technology, policies and procedures for its use that protect and control access to ePHI.
B. Actions, policies, and procedures used to manage security measures.
In the image of the EHR system, what button can be used to input a new client into the system? A. A B. B C. C D. D
B. B - add patient
What is a benefit of using a PHR? A. It is a bad idea B. Client's information is stored in one place C. It is a legal requirement D. Doctor's orders
B. Client's information is stored in one place
Select a possible barrier to implementing an EHR. A. Location B. Cost C. Attitudes D. Rights
B. Cost
Select the definition for reasonable cause. A. Conscious or intentional failure to perform a duty due to negligence. B. Facts or circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe a violation had occurred. C. Health care providers, facilities, and any related employees and staff.
B. Facts or circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe a violation had occurred.
An EHR is a paper record that is created, managed, and consulted by authorized providers and staff from across more than one health care organization. A. True B. False
B. False
Clients cannot use a PHR to keep track of and print important health information. A. True B. False
B. False
Physical safeguards of HIPAA's Security Rule are: A. Actions, policies, and procedures used to manage security measures. B. Measures, policies, and procedures to protect electronic information systems from natural and environmental hazards, as well as unauthorized intrusion. C. Technology, policies and procedures for its use that protect and control access to ePHI.
B. Measures, policies, and procedures to protect electronic information systems from natural and environmental hazards, as well as unauthorized intrusion.
Are EHR and EMR the same thing? A. Yes B. No
B. No
HIPAA's Privacy Rule protects all individually identifiable health information by protecting __________. A. client health information to ensure it is not used or disclosed improperly B. a client's right to access and make changes to their information C. a client's right to know who is accessing their medical information D. All of the above
D. All of the above
HIPAA's Security Rule covers the following area(s) __________. A. administrative B. physical C. technical D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What tab allows you to read emails? A. A B. B C. C D. D
D. D - Messages
What button is used to lock the screen? A. A B. B C. C D. D
D. D - lock
PHR is ________ maintained by the ________. A. Health and medical expenses; government B. Health and medical expenses; client C. Health and medical information; government D. Health and medical information; client E. Health and medical information; provider
D. Health and medical information; client
Which group is responsible for caring for clients? A. Pharmacy B. Insurance Carrier C. Governmental Agencies D. Healthcare Provider
D. Healthcare Provider
Which of the following is a benefit of HIT? A. It increases important paperwork B. It support a more well-trained hospital staff C. It results causes client records to be hard to find D. It helps avoid unnecessary tests and procedures
D. It helps avoid unnecessary tests and procedures
What level of fault is the following example: Tony, who works in the billing department of the hospital, was disgusted that he didn't receive the raise wanted. As a result, Tony sold some of the client's credit card information for extra money. A. Level 1 B. Level 2 C. Level 3 D. Level 4
D. Level 4
PHR stands for ________. A. Personal Hazard References B. Personal Healthcare Register C. Personal Health Reveal D. Personal Health Record
D. Personal Health Record
Which group fills prescriptions and alerts physicians to possible drug interactions? A. Governmental Agencies B. Healthcare Facility C. Insurance Carrier D. Pharmacy E. Healthcare Provider
D. Pharmacy
The HITECH Act outlines the development and _______________ of Electronic Health Records in the healthcare field. A. cost B. distribution C. increased use D. implementation
D. implementation
Technical safeguards of HIPAA's Security Rule are: A. Technology, policies and procedures for its use that protect and control access to ePHI. B. Actions, policies, and procedures used to manage security measures. C. Measures, policies, and procedures to protect electronic information systems from natural and environmental hazards, as well as unauthorized intrusion.
A. Technology, policies and procedures for its use that protect and control access to ePHI.
A PHR is an electronic record of health and medical information, which can be maintained by the client. A. True B. False
A. True
Client privacy rights include the right to know who their personal health information is being shared with. A. True B. False
A. True
Empowering clients to take a more active role in their health is a benefit of an EHR, according to the HITECH Act. A. True B. False
A. True
HIT helps all providers involved in a client's care have a 360 degree view of the client's treatment. A. True B. False
A. True
HIT is the application of technology in the healthcare industry for the purpose of storing, retrieving, and sharing healthcare information. A. True B. False
A. True
HITECH stands for Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health. A. True B. False
A. True
Having access to tests, labs, surgery, and x-ray results is important because it helps staff to avoid delays and costs associated with re-testing. A. True B. False
A. True
Improving coordination of care among healthcare providers and facilities is a function of HIT? A. True B. False
A. True
Is a client's Social Security Number considered PHI? A. Yes B. No
A. Yes
Is a client's photo considered PHI? A. Yes B. No
A. Yes
Raquel, a nurse in the neonatal unit, looked up her sister-in-laws medical history. Is this a purposeful violation? A. Yes B. No
A. Yes
HIPAA's Security Rule applies specifically to __________. A. ePHI B. EMR C. PHI D. EHR
A. ePHI
Clients can create a PHR by using a tool offered by their healthcare provider, ________, or use one that they find on their own. A. employer B. relatives C. friends D. auditor
A. employer
Martha and Kelly are technicians at the hospital. In the cafeteria, they discuss a client's case. They talk about his physical description and use his doctor's name. Another person in the cafeteria overhears the talk. Is this a HIPAA violation? A. Yes, it is a purposeful violation B. Yes, it is an incidental violation C. No, the client is not know to the person who overhear the talk D. No, because no PHI information was discussed
B. Yes, it is an incidental violation
Meaningful Use is _______________. A. when clients requests that healthcare providers implement EHR systems. B. a financial incentive program to encourage national use of EHR technology in order to improve client care. C. a financial investment program used to help healthcare providers reduce practice costs. D. a program for healthcare providers to earn money for using electronic documents in their practices.
B. a financial incentive program to encourage national use of EHR technology in order to improve client care.
How many people must be impacted for the Department of Health and Human Services to be notified immediately? A. 25 B. 50 C. 500 D. 200
C. 500
What tab allows you to view client information? A. A B. B C. C D. D
C. C - Charts
In the image of the EHR system, what tab can physicians use to submit prescription requests to pharmacies? A. A B. B C. C D. D
C. C - eRx
Select the definition for willful neglect. A. Health care providers, facilities, and any related employees and staff. B. Facts or circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe a violation had occurred. C. Conscious or intentional failure to perform a duty due to negligence.
C. Conscious or intentional failure to perform a duty due to negligence.
What Act outlines the use of Electronic Health Records? A. Affordable Care Act B. Equal Pay Act C. HITECH Act D. Health Care Reform Act
C. HITECH Act
Which group pays a portion of a client's medical costs? A. Healthcare Facility B. Healthcare Provider C. Insurance Carrier D. Pharmacy
C. Insurance Carrier
HIPAA includes standards that specifically protect both the privacy and security of __________. A. EMT B. EHR C. PHI D. EMR
C. PHI
Which of the following is a care-related piece of information that can be found in an EHR? A. Employer B. Spouse's name C. Pharmacy notes D. Food preferences
C. Pharmacy notes
HIT helps healthcare professionals provide better ________. A. reporting B. staff appreciation C. client care D. self-assessment
C. client care